cheat code

== English == === Alternative forms === cheatcode === Pronunciation === === Noun === cheat code (plural cheat codes) (video games) A line of text or series of commands which can be used to change a game's behavior, alter a character's looks and abilities, skip levels, or access other hidden features. (figurative) A way to accomplish something that bypasses some of the usual hard work; shortcut, lifehack, or advantage. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Further reading === “cheat code”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.